Walter Andri
About Walter Andri
Walter Andri serves as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Channel Sales at Paystone, where he leads strategic partnerships and sales optimization for various products. With extensive experience in sales and distribution across multiple sectors, he has held senior roles at notable companies including Bell, TELUS, and Highline Beta.
Work at Paystone
Walter Andri currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Channel Sales at Paystone, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads strategic partnerships and optimizes sales channels for three distinct products: Paystone Payments, Data Candy Gift and Loyalty, and NiceJob Reputation Management. Prior to this role, he worked at Paystone as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, focusing on NiceJob, DataCandy, and Paystone itself for six months in 2023. He also held the position of Vice President of Partnerships and Alliances at Paystone from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Bell
Walter Andri has extensive experience at Bell, where he held multiple senior roles. He served as Vice President of Sales and Distribution for Small Business and Commercial from 2016 to 2018. Following that, he was the Vice President of Sales and Distribution for Consumer, Small Business, and Commercial from 2018 to 2021. His tenure at Bell spanned a total of five years, during which he developed a strong background in sales and distribution strategies.
Education and Expertise
Walter Andri holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Queen's University, where he studied Marketing. He also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Brock University. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic partnerships, sales optimization, and team development within various sectors, including IT, telecom, and software.
Leadership Roles at Highline Beta
At Highline Beta, Walter Andri has held significant leadership roles. He has been a Limited Partner in the Highline Beta Fund since 2019 and served as Chief Customer Officer from 2021 to 2022. His involvement in Highline Beta reflects his commitment to innovation and collaboration within the startup ecosystem, contributing to the growth and success of emerging companies.
Career in Telecommunications and Technology
Walter Andri has a proven track record in the telecommunications and technology sectors. He worked at TELUS as Vice President of Small & Medium Business from 2011 to 2013 and as Vice President of Channels for Koodo Mobile from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he served as President and Managing Director at Avaya from 2015 to 2016 and as Senior Vice President of Sales at Primus.ca from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experience spans both B2B and B2C markets, showcasing his ability to drive business growth and champion change.